
Prosocial
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A groundbreaking, comprehensive program for designing effective and socially equitable groups of all sizes¿from businesses and social justice groups to global organizations.
Whether you work in business or schools, volunteer in neighborhoods or church organizations, or are involved in social justice and activism, you understand the enormous power of groups to enact powerful and lasting change in the world. But how exactly do you design, build, and sustain effective groups?
Based on the work of Nobel Prize winning economist Elinor Ostrom and grounded in contextual behavioral science, evolutionary science, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Prosocial presents a practical, step-by-step approach to help you energize and strengthen your business or organization. Using the Prosocial model, you'll learn to design groups that are more harmonious, have better member or employee retention, have better relationships with other groups or business...
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Steven C. Hayes, PhD, is foundation professor in the department of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. An author of forty-four books and over 600 scientific articles, his career has focused on an analysis of the nature of human language and cognition, and the application of this to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering and the promotion of human prosperity. He has received several awards, including the Impact of Science on Application Award from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT).
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part 1: Concepts and Principles
- Chapter 1: Evolution at Multiple Levels and in Multiple Streams
- Chapter 2: Elinor Ostrom and the Commons
- Chapter 3: Core Design Principles, Version 2.0
- Chapter 4: Evolving Behavior: A Contextual Behavioral Approach
- Part 2: Prosocial Methods
- Chapter 5: Mapping Interests and Building Psychological Flexibility with the ACT Matrix
- Chapter 6: Modules and Pathways for the Prosocial Process
- Chapter 7: Core Design Principle 1: Shared Identity and Purpose
- Chapter 8: Core Design Principle 2: Equitable Distribution of Contributions and Benefits
- Chapter 9: Core Design Principle 3: Fair and Inclusive Decision Making
- Chapter 10: Core Design Principle 4: Monitoring Agreed Behaviors
- Chapter 11: Core Design Principle 5: Graduated Responding to Helpful and Unhelpful Behavior
- Chapter 12: Core Design Principle 6: Fast and Fair Conflict Resolution
- Chapter 13: Core Design Principle 7: Authority to Self-Govern
- Chapter 14: Core Design Principle 8: Collaborative Relations with Other Groups
- Chapter 15: Goal Setting for Action
- Conclusion: The More Beautiful World That Our Hearts Know Is Possible
- Endnotes
- References
- About the Authors
- Index
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